Being transparent and honest is a pivotal component of working in aesthetics. From advising your patients of the most suitable treatments in-clinic, to manufacturers promoting certain ingredients in their products, it is vital to be ethical throughout the specialty. However, with a lack of regulation in the industry, this can be a difficult task, with parallel importing and counterfeit products being circulated regularly.1
Last month, independent, not-for-profit public health and safety organisation National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) launched Guideline 527, Contents and Claims Certified for beauty, cosmetic and personal care products, like soap, skincare and over-the-counter drugs, for suppliers operating in or exporting to the US.2 The guideline is designed to improve integrity within the beauty and cosmetic industries by providing a complete programme which includes standardised…
